Owen Valley Ends Regular Season With Strong Performances At Southmont, Bloomington South

by Amanda York

Staff Writer

With an amazing amount of poise, balance, athleticism and artistry, Owen Valley sophomore Caitlin Norman finished first on the balance beam with a score of 9.35. (Staff Photo) The Owen Valley Lady Patriot gymnastics squad traveled to Southmont High School on Saturday to compete in the Southmont Invitational, coming away with a fifth place in team standings.

Leading the Owen Valley charge was Caitlin Norman with an eleventh place finish in the allaround, followed by Lindsey Hendershot who finished thirteenth.

The highest placing for the Lady Patriots came when Caitlin Norman scored a 8.35 on floor exercise.

Owen Valley next traveled to Bloomington South on Monday evening to compete in both squads’ final regular season meet. Owen Valley finished behind the host squad in the team results, but had several strong Lady Patriot routines.

Caitlin Norman brought home first place on balance beam with a score of 9.35. She also placed fourth on vault, fifth on floor, eighth on bars and fourth in the all-around.

Owen Valley junior varsity squad member and German foreign exchange student Geesche Beiküfner is shown above competing on balance beam at Bloomington South on Monday evening. (Staff Photo) OV’s Lindsey Hendershot also competed in the all-around, finishing fifth with a score of 32.3. She placed sixth on vault, fifth on bars, fifth on beam and fourth on floor.